Go Green BK Newsletter for 5/8/2025
Your weekly source for all things Green in Brooklyn
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Your Weekly Newsletter 5/8/2025 |
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Can't wait for Greencycle Spring-Cleaning Swap this Saturday, May 10th! @townsquarebk
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Our Go Green BK calendar is bursting with fun and free/low-cost greentastic events, that celebrate and care for our beautiful world. Go birding, canoeing, and a walk along the waterfront. Enjoy an arts and crafts showcase, a climate parade, a nature-inspired theater workshop, an open bluegrass jam session, chamber music at a boathouse, and a bonsai workshop at your favorite local brewery. Get fit with pilates, zumba, and an uplifting wellness walk. Unwind with like-minded knitters. Drop by Town Square BK’s Greencycle "Spring-Cleaning" Swap and LES Ecology Center's e-waste pop-up. Grab a blanket and take in a free summer movie in local parks and park centers: Inside Out 2, Sonic the Hedgehog 3, Wicked, and the 7th Annual Public School Film Festival.
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Take your kiddos to a nature craft and guided storytime, a family playground day, early nature experiences, and enviro STEM workshops at our local libraries: Kensington Library, Saratoga Library, The Annex Library. There’s also STEAMFEST Madness for 4th and 5th Graders and a climate action night for teens. Check out Cub Scouts Pack 7 (coed) for your elementary schoolers and Boy Scouts Troop 26 for your middle and high schoolers. Camping, cooking, fishing, hiking, volunteering, and more. The scouts went camping last weekend and will volunteer at Greencycle Swap this weekend. Join the fun!
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Check out the full weekly calendar of eco events below. Go Green BK is here to showcase and share
your wonderful events, programs, and hard work. It's so easy to submit your calendar listings and articles directly online. Check back often to Go Green BK's online calendar to see what else is happening. So many ways to have fun and get involved in our community! So many ways to make our lives greener!
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See you all around the neighborhood! |
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WHSAD’S NEWTOWN CREEK ALLIANCE LIVING DOCK PROJECT
WHSAD students share their work with Newtown Creek Alliance's "Loving Dock" project.
Read on
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Tot Time! (MPJ State Park) | Thursday, May 8th, 10:00 AM | Brooklyn
Learn about a different nature theme each week with a craft and guided storytime! Ages 5 and younger
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Interactive Enviro STEM Workshops, Ages 8-12 (Kensington Library) | Thursday, May 8th, 3:30 PM | Brooklyn
Learn about electricity generation, energy efficiency, renewable energies, and issues around climate emergency. Ages 8-12
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Interactive Enviro STEM Workshops, Ages 13-19 (The Annex Library) | Thursday, May 8th, 4:00 PM | Brooklyn
Learn about electricity generation, energy efficiency, renewable energies, and issues around climate emergency. Ages 13-19
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Scouts BSA Troop 26 Weekly Meeting | Thursday, May 8th, 5:30 PM | Brooklyn
Camping, cooking, fishing, hiking, riding, skiing, volunteering, and more. Check out the fun! Ages 10-17 years
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CANCELLED! BK CB1 Cannabis Review Committee Meeting | Thursday, May 8th, 6:00 PM | Brooklyn
Get informed and engaged!
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Community Pilates (Greenpoint Library) | Thursday, May 8th, 6:30 PM | Brooklyn
With a focus on full-body health, these sessions will follow classical Pilates principles with contemporary movement concepts that empowers you to be strong, knowledgeable, and joyful in yourself.
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Prospect Park Wellness Walk | Friday, May 9th, 10:00 AM | Brooklyn
Join an uplifting and energizing morning walk including scenic trails along the Lullwater, Peninsula, Midwood or Waterfall.
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Bush Terminal Park Wetland Cleanup with the Billion Oyster Project | Friday, May 9th, 10:00 AM | Brooklyn
Help remove debris in order to help restore the wetland and create a healthier ecosystem, as well as get the chance to meet the animals that live in its water.
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Kingsland Wildflowers Open Hours | Friday, May 9th, 5:00 PM | Brooklyn
Learn about the green roofs, the native plants present, and the Newtown Creek while enjoying the golden hour from our scenic wildflower meadows.
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Cub Scouts Lucky Pack 7 Weekly Meeting | Friday, May 9th, 6:00 PM | Brooklyn
Do your kids (K-5) want to camp, fish, hike, ride horses, shoot arrows, ski and more? Learn fun skills and make great friends? Check out the Cub Scouts!
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Movie Nights at Von King: Inside Out 2 | Friday, May 9th, 6:00 PM | Brooklyn
Come enjoy a free movie night at Herbert Von King Cultural Arts Center on the weekends! All are welcome to these FREE viewings of popular cinema!
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Teen Takeover: Climate Action Night (Central Library) | Friday, May 9th, 6:00 PM | Brooklyn
Calling all teens passionate about the planet! Join us for Climate Action Night, where teens take over the library to learn, connect, and take part in a greener future.
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Movies Under the Stars: Sonic the Hedgehog 3 (Harry Maze Playground) | Friday, May 9th, 7:30 PM | Brooklyn
Grab a blanket and come enjoy a movie in a neighborhood park or playground!
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McGolrick Bird Club | Saturday, May 10th, 9:00 AM | Brooklyn
Join the McGolrick Bird Club every Saturday at 9 AM at the corner of Russell St. and Driggs Ave.
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Intro to Birding (Marine Park) | Saturday, May 10th, 9:00 AM | Brooklyn
Learn how to use binoculars and spot the fascinating birds that live in Marine Park’s salt marsh together with an expert from NYC Bird Alliance. Families are welcome.
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STEAMFEST at JEMS 126 | Saturday, May 10th, 9:00 AM | Brooklyn
Calling all 4th and 5th Graders! Are you interested in STEAM? Join us at Middle School 126 for 8 weeks of STEAM Madness!
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Dance Fitness at the Boathouse (Prospect Park) | Saturday, May 10th, 10:00 AM | Brooklyn
Get fit with zumba, a fusion of Latin, International and popular music dance themes creating a dynamic, exciting, effective fitness system. All levels
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Help the Garden Day at Highland Park Community Garden! | Saturday, May 10th, 10:00 AM | Brooklyn
Learn about this beautiful space and help keep it thriving. Tasks may include weeding communal beds, composting, and more.
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It’s My Park at Leif Ericson Playground | Saturday, May 10th, 10:00 AM | Brooklyn
This It’s My Park season, volunteer with Parent-Child Relationship Association to beautify Leif Ericson Park. We look forward to cleaning up the park with you!
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Green Team (Brooklyn Bridge Park) | Saturday, May 10th, 10:00 AM | Brooklyn
Help with weeding, planting and mulching. This is a great opportunity to learn about gardening, enjoy nature, and make a tangible difference in the Park with a group of other volunteers.
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Intro to Birdwatching Walks (Prospect Park) | Saturday, May 10th, 10:00 AM | Brooklyn
Learn the basics of birding and search for the dozens of species that visit Prospect Park through all seasons.
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E-Waste Recycling (Williamsburg)| Saturday, May 10th, 10:00 AM | Brooklyn
Recycle working and non-working consumer electronic equipment.
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Eco-Fiction Lab: Reimagining Newtown Creek (Greenpoint Library) | Saturday, May 10th, 11:00 AM | Brooklyn
Enjoy collaborative workshops that use fiction as a design tactic to help communities imagine and shape ecological transitions in urban environments.
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It’s My Park at Livonia Park | Saturday, May 10th, 11:00 AM | Brooklyn
This It’s My Park season, volunteer with Friends of Livonia Park to beautify at Livonia Park. We look forward to cleaning up the park with you!
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Marine Park Arts And Crafts Showcase | Saturday, May 10th, 11:00 AM | Brooklyn
Feast your eyes on the creativity of local artisans. This event will also feature the “Birds of a Feather” puppet show, which tells the story of an unlikely friendship between a boy and a pigeon.
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Harry Maze Playground Family Day | Saturday, May 10th, 11:00 AM | Brooklyn
Bring the whole family to this delightful afternoon of sports, arts and crafts, music, and more! All individuals are welcome to join in our activities as a fun way to bring the community together.
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Earth Celebrations: Ecological City | Saturday, May 10th, 11:00 AM | Manhattan
Enjoy a 10-mile urban ecological pilgrimage with giant puppets, costumes, and 21 sustainability site performances of music, dance, theater, and poetry.
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Movie Nights at Von King: Wicked | Saturday, May 10th, 12:00 PM | Brooklyn
Come enjoy a free movie night at Herbert Von King Cultural Arts Center on the weekends! All are welcome to these FREE viewings of popular cinema!
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Greencycle “Spring Cleaning” Swap | Saturday, May 10th, 12:00 PM | Brooklyn
Bring some! Take some! Have lots of terrific clothes, shoes, books, toys, & electronics taking up space but no longer giving you joy? Bring them to Greencycle Swap!
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Open Bluegrass Jam Session (East 4th St. Community Garden) | Saturday, May 10th, 1:00 PM | Brooklyn
Bring your guitar, ukulele, banjo, etc., and join in! All skill levels and ages. Kids are invited to dance along and even touch the instruments after the session.
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Bargemusic Concerts at Brooklyn Bridge Park | Saturday, May 10th & Sunday, May 11th | 2:00 PM & 4:00 PM | Brooklyn
Enjoy chamber music at the Brooklyn Bridge Boathouse.
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Movies Under the Stars: 7th Annual Public School Film Festival | Saturday, May 10th, 8:15 PM | Brooklyn
Come celebrate some of the best of NYC students’ works with friends and family! Bring blankets and chairs, find a great spot, and enjoy the show!
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Birdwatching at the Ridgewood Reservoir (Spanish and English) | Sunday, May 11th, 8:00 AM | Brooklyn
Join us for a bilingual birdwatching event at the Ridgewood Reservoir led by Heather Wolf!
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NBPA’s Garden Club: Bushwick Inlet Park (50 Kent) | Sunday, May 11th, 10:00 AM | Brooklyn
Want to get your hands in the dirt? Join the Garden Club this season and volunteer in three distinct parks.
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It’s My Park at Sunset Park | Sunday, May 11th, 10:00 AM | Brooklyn
This It’s My Park season, volunteer with Parent-Child Relationship Association to beautify Sunset Park. We look forward to cleaning up the park with you!
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It’s My Park at Asser Levy Park | Sunday, May 11th, 10:00 AM | Brooklyn
This It’s My Park season, volunteer with Friends of Asser Levy Park to beautify Asser Levy Park. We look forward to cleaning up and planting the park with you!
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It’s My Park at Neptune Avenue Greenstreet | Sunday, May 11th, 10:00 AM | Brooklyn
This It’s My Park season, volunteer with Friends of Asser Levy Park to plant and maintain gardens in the Neptune Ave Greenstreet. We look forward to cleaning up the park with you!
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Waterfront Walks (Brooklyn Bridge Park) | Sunday, May 11th, 10:30 AM | Brooklyn
Join a free walking tour to learn about the history of the Brooklyn waterfront, Brooklyn Bridge Park’s sustainable design and ecology, and how the Park came to life!
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Basic Canoeing (Prospect Park) | Sunday, May 11th, 11:00 AM | Brooklyn
Few experiences compare with being on the open water in New York City. You'll never forget the rhythm of the waves, the sun on your face, and the exhilaration of slicing through the water.
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North Greenpoint Construction Task Force Meeting | Monday, May 12th, 6:00 PM | Brooklyn
With major construction happening across Greenpoint, here's on an opportunity to speak directly with developers, City agencies, and elected officials.
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NASA’s TechRise Student Challenge: Winner Showcase | Tuesday, May 13th
60 winning middle school and high school teams will showcase their proposed experiments. How exciting!
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STEM Activities for 3rd Graders And Up (Saratoga Library) | Tuesday, May 13th, 4:30 PM | Brooklyn
Learn about electricity generation, energy efficiency, renewable energies, and issues around climate emergency. For 3rd Graders and up.
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Keep Calm and Carry Yarn (Greenpoint Library) | Tuesday, May 13th, 5:30 PM | Brooklyn
Join a group of like-minded folks to knit or crochet (or even cross-stitch or embroider!) for an hour of friendship and community.
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Echoes of the Earth: Poetry And Movement in Green Spaces | Tuesday, May 13th, 6:00 PM | Brooklyn
Let's explore how poetry and performance can bring narratives to life—connecting the themes of growth, resilience, and transformation in nature and theater.
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BK CB1 Combined Public Hearing and Board Meeting | Tuesday, May 13th, 6:00 PM | Brooklyn
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Bonsai Workshop at Grimm Artisanal Ales | Tuesday, May 13th, 6:30 PM | Brooklyn
Join a night of fun learning the fundamental skills and techniques behind the art of bonsai while enjoying a night out with friends!
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Early Nature Experiences, Spring 2025 (Brooklyn Bridge Park) | Wednesday, May 14th, 10:30 AM | Brooklyn
Join interactive, nature-forward sessions that encourage play, exploration, and learning. For curious little scientists, ages 2-4
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Weeding Wednesdays at Bushwick Inlet Park | Wednesday, May 14th, 6:00 PM | Brooklyn
Join us every week as we weed, mulch, tend bushes and blossoms, sometimes plant and water (if necessary).
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Climate and Your Closet: Getting Dressed without Overheating the Planet | Wednesday, May 14th, 6:00 PM | Brooklyn
Join a conversation to understand clothing’s contribution to the climate crisis and learn how we can refashion fashion.
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See the full calendar on Go Green BK website.
Add your own event to the online calendar here! |
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Go Green Brooklyn Hub was made possible with funding provided by the Office of the New York State Attorney General and the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation through the Greenpoint Community Environmental Fund. |
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